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Lion, Dire

CR 5.00 Animal N Large
This immense spotted lion stands as tall as a man at the shoulder, its fur matted with the blood of its victims.

Dire lions, known locally as spotted lions or cave lions, are immense predators that can grow up to 15 feet long and weigh up to 3,500 pounds. Although they are merely animals, these large creatures seem to take an almost sadistic glee in playing with and tormenting their prey before eventually devouring it. As a result, many tribes view dire lions as the spawn of evil gods, and hunt them down as soon as their presence in a region becomes obvious.

STR
25
DEX
15
CON
17
INT
2
WIS
12
CHA
10
HP
60 (8d8+24)
AC
15, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size)
Speed
40 ft.
Init
+6
Melee
bite +12 (1d8+7 plus grab), 2 claws +13 (1d6+7)
BAB
+6
CMB
+14 (+18 grapple)
CMD
26 (30 vs. trip)
Fort
+9
Ref
+8
Will
+3

pounce, rake (2 claws +13, 1d6+7)

Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (claw)

Acrobatics +11, Perception +11, Stealth +7 (+11 in undergrowth)

Details
Type
Animal
Alignment
N
Size
Large
Environment
warm plains or hills
Senses
low-light vision, scent; Perception +11
Source
Bestiary